Site Managers’ Safety Training Scheme Refresher

Benefits for Employers

• Improve productivity due to less time taken off as a result of workplace illness and injury

• Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety to both your employees and fellow businesses

• Strengthen your business’ health and safety culture

Benefits for Learners

• Refresh your knowledge and confidence in your role as a manager with health and safety responsibilities

• Learn about recent updates to key health and safety legislation

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The pass rates for our SMSTS courses are above industry standard, meaning you have the best chance of success when studying with Phoenix.

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This course is suitable for those who hold a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate that has been obtained in the past five years, as it refreshes their knowledge of the initial course.

There are no formal entry requirements.

Our Site Managers' Safety Training Scheme Refresher can be studied in-house across 2 days.

This two-day SMSTS refresher course covers the following topics:

• Current focus of HSE's attention

• Risk assessment and method statements

• CDM Regulations 2007

• Construction Health, Safety and Welfare

• Roles and responsibilities of key duty holders under CDM 2007 Reporting of Injuries

• Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995

The key learning outcomes covered by the SMSTS Refresher course are as follows:

• Improve awareness of recent developments within construction, legislation and health, safety, welfare and environmental issues

• Identify measures that will assist in the practical implementation of responsibilities established by new legislation and new working practices

The SMSTS refresher course consists of 2 assessments:

• A multiple-choice examination paper

• Continuous assessment during exercises

You cannot receive a certificate without full attendance. Anyone unable to complete the course due to sickness or other circumstances must enrol on a new course and attend both days again.

SMSTS candidates are encouraged to refresh their knowledge every 5 years with this refresher course.

• Where can I study an SSSTS or SMSTS course?

Previously, our SSSTS and SMSTS training courses could be studied at venues across the UK, including Manchester, Birmingham, Southampton and London, but we have recently adapted both courses to allow students to study remotely from wherever they prefer.

You can now study towards an SSSTS or SMSTS training course via remote learning - the course is completed online, from your home, workplace, or any other location of your choice.

• When and how will I receive my SMSTS/SSSTS results and certificate?

Results and certificates are provided by CITB within four weeks of completing the course.

• Is lunch included for classroom courses?

Yes, lunch and refreshments are included for full-day and multi-day training courses.

• Are there any entry requirements for SMSTS?

No, but it is recommended for candidates to have passed the SSSTS course, or to have some basic understanding/knowledge of construction site safety.

• What is the pass mark for the SMSTS exam?

The examination pass mark is 80%, There are 20 multiple choice questions and 5 short, written questions. Five safety-critical questions in the exam paper must all be answered correctly to pass.

For the last ten minutes of the exam, candidates are permitted to use Construction Site Safety – The Comprehensive Guide (GE700) and The Construction Site Management Delegate Workbook (XA6).

• How long is the SMSTS/SSSTS exam?

The examination takes 30 minutes.

• What happens if I fail the SMSTS examination or trainer review?

We have an excellent pass rate of 95 percent. However, the exam can be re-taken within 90 days if necessary.

If a candidate passes the trainer review but fails the final examination, the candidate may re-sit the examination (depending on their mark).

If a candidate scores less than 69% in the examination, they must attend the full course again, before re-sitting the examination.

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